ShieldSense Cybersecurity Academy

Free Cybersecurity Training for Nigeria and Africa.

From the creators of ShieldSense — master the skills that protect Nigeria's banks, government, and enterprises.

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Why ShieldSense Academy?

Hands-on simulations

Sandboxed terminal and browser environments with real incident scenarios.

Nigerian-context curriculum

Mobile money, BVN/NIN, USSD banking, NDPA, and CBN-aligned content.

Verifiable certifications

Three-tier Associate → Professional → Architect credentials.

Free for universities

Full programme access for Nigerian academic institutions at no cost.

Course Highlights

SOC Fundamentals

Build Tier I analyst skills for Nigerian SOC teams.

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NDPA & GRC Compliance

Navigate Nigeria Data Protection Act requirements.

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Secure Coding for Nigerian Developers

Fix mobile money, BVN/NIN, and USSD vulnerabilities.

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VAPT & Penetration Testing

Plan and execute VAPT engagements for Nigerian enterprises.

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Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crime

Detect mule accounts and suspicious transactions.

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DevSecOps & Code Auditing

Integrate SAST/DAST into CI/CD pipelines.

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Certification Pathways

Three tiers across 16 domains — each with timed, auto-graded exams and tamper-proof digital certificates.

Associate (SCA)

2 foundation + 1 domain course + exam

Professional (SCP)

Associate + 2 advanced + 5 simulations + exam

Architect (SCAr)

Professional + capstone project + exam

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For Universities

ShieldSense Academy is free for Nigerian universities and polytechnics. Enrol entire cohorts, assign domain-specific tracks, and issue verifiable certificates through SENTINEL-ACA. Contact us to register your institution and receive instructor materials for the Academy Trainer pathway.